FM Sikorski emphasizes Polish-Dutch solidarity and support for Ukraine

“Today, just like 80 years ago, the Dutch and the Poles can count on each other in difficult times,” said Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during the second day of his visit to the Netherlands. It is reported by Upmp.news with reference to “Polskie Radio”.

On Monday, Sikorski and his Dutch counterpart, Caspar Veldkamp, participated in the opening ceremony of the Utrecht Conference.

Among other topics, they discussed the situation on NATO’s eastern flank and additional support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Commemorating Breda and strengthening Polish-Dutch relations

According to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the relationship between the Polish and Dutch governments is thriving, as demonstrated by the 33rd Utrecht Conference.

Both nations align closely on the majority of challenges facing Europe and the West.

During a press conference, Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted the Netherlands’ strong support for Ukraine, stressing that, like Poland, it insists on including Kyiv and NATO’s eastern flank in decisions on Ukraine’s future and on resolving the conflict.

Sikorski discusses European unity and concerns over Georgia’s elections

FM Sikorski noted that both countries share a commitment to maintaining European unity, enhancing security, and ensuring economic development, with migration being one of the key challenges they face.

Poland’s top diplomat also commented on the recent elections in Georgia, stating, “Poland and Poles support Georgia’s democratic, Atlantic, and European aspirations.”

He expressed concerns about the electoral process, deeming it not fully democratic, and stressed the need to express solidarity with the Georgian people, hoping their choices would be respected by the government in Tbilisi.

Earlier, via social media, Poland’s Foreign Minister stated that the President of Georgia declared the parliamentary elections had been falsified and urged Europe to stand in solidarity with the Georgian people.

Additionally, Sikorski voiced doubts about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Georgia, suggesting that by congratulating the Moscow-backed party Georgian Dream on its victory, Orbán is “trying to earn a Lenin Order.”

Here’s how Minister Sikorski summarized his entire official visit to the Netherlands on his profile on X.com (formerly known as Twitter).

Source: IAR/PAP/MSZ/X/@PolandMFA/@radeksikorski

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